Grizzly Bear has decided to stirr up their sound, making Shields a somewhat more progressive and intimate album than Veckatimest. It was a real grower for me, as certain aspects of this record just didn't hit me as hard as I would have liked. But for every listen I grew to appreciate the extremely rich and detailed song structures more. I still somehow prefer the two albums prior, but at the same time Shields might as well be their best record.